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administrator;

(2) appoint a professional advisory committee as required under 7 AAC 12.508;

(3) adopt written by-laws, policies, and procedures;

(4) provide adequate staff, equipment, and supplies for the agency;

(5) cooperate in establishing a system by which to coordinate and provide continuity of care within the community; and

(6) ensure an annual program evaluation and act upon the evaluation findings. (c) The governing body shall provide for systematic and effective communication between the governing body and the administrator of the home health agency. (Eff. 9/6/96, Register 139) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 7 AAC 12.508. Professional advisory committee. (a) The governing body of a home health agency shall appoint a professional advisory committee that meets as frequently as needed to advise and monitor the agency and report its findings to the governing body. The committee must consist of

(1) the agency administrator;

(2) a physician;

(3) a registered nurse;

(4) a consumer who is not an owner or employee of the agency; and

(5) at least one representative from one of the patient care services provided by the agency. (b) At least annually the professional advisory committee shall conduct an overall program evaluation of the agency and forward the results of that evaluation in writing to the governing body of the home health agency. The program evaluation must include a review of the

(1) agency’s policies and procedures governing the scope of services offered, including